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Definition of 'lingua franca' Definition of 'lingua franca'. lingua franca (lɪŋgwə fræŋkə ) A lingua franca is a language or way of communicating which is used between people who do not speak one another's native language. English is rapidly becoming the lingua franca of Asia.
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language See speech. 4, 9. tongue; terminology; lingo, lingua franca. Language, dialect, jargon, vernacular refer to linguistic configurations of vocabulary, syntax, phonology, and usage that are characteristic of communities of various sizes and types.
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Lingua franca Lingua franca is a term defined functionally, independently of the linguistic history or structure of the language. Pidgins and creoles often function as lingua francas, but many such languages are neither pidgins nor creoles.
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interlanguage Definition of interlanguage. 1 : language or a language for international communication. 2 : a language produced by a learner of a second language that often has grammatical features not found in either the learner's native language or the language being acquired.
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- Arabic (Arabic: العَرَبِيَّة‎‎, al-ʻarabiyyah [ʔalʕaraˈbij.ja] or Arabic: عَرَبِيّ‎‎ ʻarabī [ˈʕarabiː, ʕaraˈbij]) is a Central Semitic language that was first spoken in Iron Age northwestern Arabia and is now the lingua franca of the Arab world.
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Lingua franca A lingua franca (/ ˌ l ɪ ŋ ɡ w ə ˈ f r æ ŋ k ə /), also known as a bridge language, common language, trade language or vehicular language, is a language or dialect systematically (as opposed to occasionally, or casually) used to make communication possible between people who do not share a native language or dialect, particularly when it is a third language that is distinct from both native languages.
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Definitions &Translations Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: lingua franca, interlanguage, koine(noun) a common language used by speakers of different languages. Koine is a dialect of ancient Greek that was the lingua franca of the empire of Alexander the Great and was widely spoken throughout the eastern Mediterranean area in Roman times.
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Lingua franca There are many other lingua francas centralized on particular regions, such as French, Hindi, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, and Swahili. In certain countries the lingua franca is also used as the national language; e.g., Urdu is the lingua franca of Pakistan, as well as the national language.ingua francas have developed around the world throughout human history, sometimes for commercial reasons (so-called trade languages) but also for cultural, religious, diplomatic and administrative convenience, and as a means of exchanging information between scientists and other scholars of different nationalities.
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lingua franca- definition and synonyms This is the British English definition of lingua franca. View American English definition of lingua franca. Change your default dictionary to American English. View the pronunciation for lingua franca.
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paralanguage paralanguage [linguistics] | paralanguages [plural] The non-verbal elements of speech, and to a limited extent of writing, used to modify meaning and convey emotion, such as pitch, volume, and intonation. (25 of 27 words)
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Definitions &Translations Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  interlanguage(Noun) A language created by students of a foreign language, incorporating aspects of their own language. 2  interlanguage(Noun) A common language used by speakers of different languages.
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Definition of Vernacular A vernacular or vernacular language is the native language or native dialect of a specific population, especially as distinguished from a literary, national or standard language, or a lingua franca used in the region or state inhabited by that population.
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AP Human Geography ch. 5 Definition: A term used by the French for English words that have entered the French language, a combination of franfais and anglai. the French words for French and English, respectively.efinition: A language mutually understood and commonly used in trade by people who have different native languages Example: ENGLISH Application: English, being the Lingua Franca, is the most important language in the world because the majority of trade conducted is done in English.   .
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- Because the government made it obligatory in the Colonial Period. In 17th Century the most spoken language was the Língua Geral (General Language), which had the basic common structure of the native languages. Long story made short, the local government made the language illegal in order to promote Portuguese. In the beginning of the 20th Century it vanished. Because of the Língua Geral, we have many cities, streets and natural formations with Tupi names, like Iguaçú, Itaipava, Itaperuna, Itapemirin, Caçapava, Caxambu...
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paralanguage Paralanguage is nonverbal communication such as your tone, pitch or manner of speaking. An example of paralanguage is the pitch of your voice. nonverbal means of communication, such as tone of voice, laughter, and, sometimes, gestures and facial expressions, that accompany speech and convey further meaning. noun.
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Lingua franca The term was first used during the Middle Ages to describe a French- and Italian-based jargon, or pidgin, that was developed by Crusaders and traders in the eastern Mediterranean and characterized by the invariant forms of its nouns, verbs, and adjectives.
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- Otherwise known as Swian Lingo. Lingo is a form of speech commonly used to add mild humor in ordinary speech. Lingo is most commonly seen on the internet in chat. There are 4 basic rules to lingo: 1.Pronouns and only pronouns are placed at the end of the sentence, and the pronouns must be the topic noun of the sentence.
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- Lingua Franca. Definition: A language mutually understood and commonly used in trade by people who have different native languages Example: ENGLISH Application: English, being the Lingua Franca, is the most important language in the world because the majority of trade conducted is done in English.  .efinition: A language mutually understood and commonly used in trade by people who have different native languages Example: ENGLISH Application: English, being the Lingua Franca, is the most important language in the world because the majority of trade conducted is done in English.   .
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- Portuguese (portugues português, or in, full lingua) língua portuguesa Is a romance language and the sole official Language, Of, Portugal, Brazil, Mozambique Angola, Cabo-Verde guinea Bissau And sao São. tome tomé and principe príncipe
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lingo lingo - a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves); they don't speak our lingo. argot, jargon, patois, vernacular, slang, cant. bite - a portion removed from the whole; the government's weekly bite from my paycheck. swiz - British slang for a swindle.
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- Since then, it has gone through stages of Middle English and Early Modern English and gradually has become the first global lingua franca, international language of communications, science, information technology, business, aviation, and others.
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- 1 A language that is adopted as a common language between speakers whose native languages are different. Example sentences. 1  The national language of Zambia is English, which also serves as the lingua franca (common language). The national language of Zambia is English, which also serves as the lingua franca (common language). 2  Hausa, which is spoken by over half the population, has become the lingua franca (common language) of the country.
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- The definition of a colloquialism is a word or expression used in casual language by common people. An example of a colloquialism is the cliche Life's short.. 1  colloquial quality, style, or usage.  a colloquial word or expression.
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Portuguese language portuguese português or in full língua portuguesa is a romance language and the sole official language of angola brazil cape verde guinea bissau mozambique portugal and são tomé and príncipe it also has co official language status in east timor equatorial guinea and macau
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Lingula  (brachiopod) Lingula is probably derived from the Latin word for tongue lingua and a diminutive suffix -ula, so small tongue. Alternatively it may be derived from the Latin word for spoon (Lingula) directly.